Film holder



March 21, 1933. C. D CHASE 1,902,278

FILM HOLDER Filed July 9, 195o Patented Mar. 21, 1933 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE CURTIS D. CHASE, OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, ASSIGNOR T CHASE RIGHTS CORPO- RATION, 0F PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, A CORPORATION 0F PENNSYLVANIA.

FILM HOLDER Application led July 9, 1930. Serial No. 466,818.

This invention relates to film holders for disc record photographic appara-tus.

An obj ect of the invention is to provide an improved disc film or record holder for use with disc cameras or projectors.

A further object is to provide a film holder which prevents the film from becoming rlight-struck prior to its insertion in the camera, while permitting the usual exposure opening to be uncovered when'the holder and film incorporated therein are properly mounting of the holder within the camera.

A further obj ect is the provision of a disc film holder having an exposure window and an operating slot, both of which are normally ucovered to protect the film therein, but which may be manually uncovered upon mounting of the holder within the camera.

A further object is to provide a disc film holder having openings and a curtain therefor, with means for indicating that the curtain has been actuated to a position permitting the film to be exposed within the camera, and/ or that the film has been completely exposed and is ready for development.

Other objects will be in part obvious from the annexed drawing an-d in part indicated 'from the following analysis ofthe invention,

in which reference is made to the accompanying drawing illustrating an embodiment of my idea.

In the drawing:

Fig. 1 is a face view of the disc holder in accordance with my invention;

Fig. 2 is a partial section along line 2-2 oi Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a detail separated perspective view of the spacer, shield and cover elements incorporated with my improved film holder;

4 is a detail of an exposure position indicating means inA accordance with'myinvention. Y Y

Referring to the drawing, reference character designates generally a film holder in which is mounted a disc film or record upon which,` as generally understood, is photo- `vgraphed aplurality of pictures arranged sequentially and along a helix or spiral. The holder 10 comprises the circular sections 11 and 12, the section 11 being provided with a dished central depression 13 into which provided with a central hole or aperture, thru j which the hub 14 of the holder section 12 passes,lthe film thereafter extending in the space or compartment between the holder sections 11 andk12. The compartment is terminated along its outer periphery by a` stamped depression 16 which engages `with the section 12, the section 11 being also provided with an annular seat 17 into which snugly fits an annular depression 18 formed near the outer edge of the holder section 12 to render the film compartment light proof. The outer edges of the sections 11, 12 are spaced apart slightly to permit insertion of a tool thereby to separate the sections, thus permitting insertion or removal of a film within the holder in a dark room.

I provide in one section of the holder, preferably the upper section 12, a radial exposure window'19 of a width determining generally the Width of the individual image or picture to be photographed, and of a length at least equal to the depth of theV radial row of the images to appear on the film. A picker aperture 20, adjacent the periphery of the holder and spaced from the window 19, is also provided, and thru which a film driving element, such as a picker, may pass to engage driving slots in the film. A spacer or cage 21 is secured to the outer surface of the holder section, and defines a sector-shaped space about the window 19 and aperture 20.

A sector-shaped cover plate 25, by reference to Fig. 2, lies flush on the spacer 21V and-is fixed therewith. There is thus formed between the under face of the cover plate 25 and the top face of the holder section 12, a space having a depth equal to the thickness of the spacer member 21.

The cover plate 25 is provided with an exposure window 26 in the form of an elongated radial slot which is defined by an upstanding iange 27. Likewise, the cover 25 is provided with an arcuate opening similarly dened by an upstanding flange portion 31. The exposure window 26 of the cover plate directly overlies and is in registry with the exposure windowA 19 of the section 12; the same registering relation exists between the picker apertures 30 and 20, it being understood that the picker element byV whichr the film is rotated within the film holder extends thru the apertures 30 and 20, and engages'in picker slots cut along the peripheral edges of the film. f i

4Within the spacer or cage 21 and disposed beneath `the cover plate 25 and the face of section 12, I mount a shield which is sectorshape in outline, but extending throughout a lesser are than the spacer 21. The shield A35 is pivoted as by means of a pivot pin 36 to the cover plate 25, and thus pivotal or swinging movement thereof within the spacer 21 is permitted. The shield is provided,r with a window'37 in the form of a radial slot and with.

an' aperture 38` l By reference to Fig. 1, the shield 35 is illustrated in an arcuate position with respect to its fulcriimy point 36 yso as to cover the exposure slot 19 of the holder section 12.` Similarly, an impervforate portion of the shield is disposed beneath the picker aperture 20 of said section. Thus, theshield effec-tively prevents light from entering the iilm holder 10 thru the window slot 26 or aperture 30 when it is desired to prevent the film contained within the holder 10 from becoming light struck, suchas prior toy mounting of the ilm within the camera or prior to-development thereof, after the photographs have been recorded thereon.

In orderto provide a means formanually y uncoveringfthe exposure slot 19, I provide along one of the radial edges of the shield 35 .an arm 40 which extends thru aperture 22 of `the spacer member 21.

The arm 40, which is disposed along an arc, isprovided at its end 'with an upstanding lip or tongue 41, forming a grip by whichthe shield 35 may be swung within the Vspacer 21 to bring the radial slot 370i the shield into registry with the exposure opening 26v and 20. The aperture 38 of the shield 35 is `so disposed angularly to the slot 37 as tobe likewise brought into registry with the picker apertures 20 and 30' oit the Vholder ,and plate cover, respectively.V It will thus be, evident that the shield may be moved to cover oruncover thelexposure' and the picker openings of the iilm holder 10 whenever desired by merely grasping the grip` 41 and actuating the shield 35 in the desired direction` i l In order torprovide an indication of the position-of the shield 35 within the spacer 21.

that is to say, whether the shield is so disposed provide means which indicate the angular position of the shield 35. This means may include a leaf spring 45v (Fig. 4) fixed at one end to the holder section 12 and adjacent the arm 40 of the shield 35, the other end of the spring pressing upwardly and normally en- Y film has been exposed. On arm 40 an indenta` tion 46 is provided, thru which, when the shield 35 is moved into position to register the respective exposure openings, the spring 45 passes. Consequently, the word Exposed`is brought clearly and entirely into view and its vappearance is a positive indication that the exposure windows 26, 37 and 19 of the plate cover 25, shield 35, and holder 12 are in registry.

When'it is desired to curtain the exposure slots 19 and 26, the arm 40 may be manually urged inwardly whereby the shield 35 is moved to its window-closing position with-V in the spacer' 21. The spring 45 remains up, thereby indicating that ythe film has been exposed and is ready to be developed, thus eliminating accidental double exposure.

It willthus be. seen that the several ob` jects of the invention are'achieved in a simple and practical way and other advantageous results are obtained.

As many changes could be made in carryingout the above invention, without departing from the scope thereof, it is intended that all matter containedy in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawing shall be interpretedy as illustrative and not in Va- 'limiting sense.

vWithoutpfurther analysis the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of this invention that others can byr applying current ,knowledge readily adapt it for various applications without omitting'certain -features that,V

from the standpoint of the prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects oi this invention, and therefore such adaptations should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalency Vof the following claims.

I claim LA film holder comprising.complemen-V no .lli

ywith respect to each other, one of vthe sections having a seat near its periphery cooperating with a peripheral portion ofthe other section, whereby to provide a light-proof compartment between said sections, one of .thesections being provided with anopening,

a cover plateqdisposed over-said section and having an opening in registering relation lOO with the first-named opening, and means to interrupt and complete registry between said openings. E

2. A film holder comprising complemental sections, one of which has a hub and the other has a depression into which the hub is seated, whereby the sections are centered withk respect to each other, one of the sections hav ing a seat near its periphery cooperating with a peripheral portion of the other section, whereby to provide a light-proof com-i partment between said sections, one of the sections being provided with an opening, a cover plate spaced from said section and having an opening disposed in registering relation with the first-named opening, and means arranged between the cover plate and said section operative to complete and interrupt registry between said openings.

3. A film hold er comprising complemental sections, one of which has a hub and the other has a depression into which the hub is seated, whereby the sections are centered with respect to each other, one of the sections having a seat near its periphery cooperating with a peripheral portion of the othersection, whereby to provide a light-proof compartment between said sections, one of the sections being provided with an opening, a cover plate spaced from said section and having an opening disposed in registering relation with the first-named opening, and manually actuable means arranged between the cover plate and said section operative to complete and interrupt registry between said openings.

4. A film holder comprising complemental sections, one of which has a hub and the other has a depression into which the hub is seated, whereby the sections are centered with respect to each other, one of the sections having a seat near its periphery cooperating with a peripheral portion of the other section, whereby to provide a light-proof compartment between said sections, one of said sections having an exposure slot and an aperture therein, a cover plate disposed on said section and having an exposure slot and an aperture therein, and a shield operative in one position to interrupt registry between said slots and apertures and in another position to complete registry between said slots and apertures.

5. A film holder comprising complemental sections, one of which has a hub and the other has a depression into which the hub is seated, whereby the sections are centered withy respect to each other, one of the sections having a seat near its periphery cooperating with a peripheral portion of the other section, whereby to provide a light-proof compartment between said sections, one of said sections being provided with an exposure slot and an aperture therein, a cover plate disposed on said section and having an exposure 'means cooperating withvsaid last-mentioned.

slot and an aperture, a shield disposed between said cover plate and said section and having an exposure slot and an aperture therein, and means for bringing the respective slots and apertures into registry. 6. A film holder comprising complemental sections centered with respect to each other, one of said sections being provided with an exposure slot and picker opening, a segmental spacer element disposed about said-175 slot and opening, a cover plate disposed on said spacer and provided with an exposure slot and a picker aperture, and means pivotally mounted within the spacer movable'A throughout the arc thereof and operative to'' so complete and interrupt registry between the respective exposure slots and apertures.

7. Aiilm holder comprising complemental sections centered with respect to each other,f one oi said sections being provided with ank opening, a segmental spacer member disposed about said opening, a iixed cover plate disposed above said spacer and opening and provided with openings in registering relaf tion with said first-named openings, andL means movable in said spacer throughout the arc thereof and operative to complete reg istry between said openings.

8.- film holder comprising complemental1^ sections centered with respect to each other,"

of said sections being provided with an exposure slot and a picker aperture, a spacer member disposed about said slot and aperture, a cover plate iixed on said spacer and.A provided with an exposure slot and a pickery apertural a shield having an exposure slot and a picker aperture and pivotally mounted within the spacer element, and means for registering the respective exposure slots and,N105 the pickerapertures, said means including an arm extending exteriorly of the spacer member and the sections.

9. A iilin holder comprising complemental sections, one of said sections being provided.. with an exposure slot and a picker aperture,va spacer disposed about said opening and provided with an opening, a cover plate fixed on spacer and provided with an exposure l, x apertures.

10. A iilm holder comprising sections forming a film compartment, one or" said sece tions having an opening therein, a cover plate' disposed above said opening and provided with an opening in registering relation with 'he first opening, means to register and interrupt reg ry between said openings, and

meansl to indicate the registering or nonsections having an opening tok said comregistering relation thereof. Y partmeD-t. v f a 11. A lilm. holder comprising sections Signed at Washington, District of Columorming a film compartment, one of .said 'secbia, this 18th day of April, 1930.

T 5 tions having an opening therein,-a cover plate CURTIS D. CHASE.` "70 having an opening therein in registering relation with the lirst-named opening, means to register and to interrupt registry between Y said openings, :and Vmeans operative to hold "12'10 frict-ionally said last-named means in non* Y registering relation prior to uncovering and to indicate the condition of the film in the compartment subsequent to a registering relation of said openings. l

F15 12. A film holder comprising sections forming a film compartment, one of said sections being provided with an opening, a kspacer disposed on said sectionfabout said opening, a cover plate fixed to the spacer, and

*'20 provided With an opening in alignment With said 4first opening, a shield provided With an opening and mounted for pivotal actuation y Withinthe spacer, the Vspacer beingprovided' with an aperture, an arm on said shield eX- .tending thru said opening, the arm being provided With an indentation, and'spring means normally bearing on said arm to frictionally hold the shield Yin nonregistering position vand operative to extend thru said indentation to indicate registry Vof `the respective openings. 1

13. A disc lilm holder comprising substantially circular sections, one of said sections N having a central depression, the other section 35 having a central hub seating in said depression, said sections being spaced from each Other substantially from said hub and depression to adjacent their peripheries Where- H by to form a iilm compartment, and a bead 4-0 formed on one ot said sections adjacent its periphery against which the other section engages, one of saidsections having anv open-l ,ing to said tilmfcompartment. y P F 14. -A disc film holder comprising substan- "tially circular sections, one of said sections having a centraljdepression, the other section having a central hub seating in said depression, said sections being spaced from each I, other substantially from said hub and depres- '50 sion to adjacent their peripheries whereby toA form a lilm compartment, and a bead formed on one of said sections adjacent its periphery against Which the other section engages, one

g Y vof said sections having an opening to said film 'V55 compartment, the outer peripheral edges of said sections being spaced for the insertion of a section separating tool.

15. A disc lilm holder comprising substantially circular sections, one of said sections having a central depression and a bead adj acent its periphery, the other section having a central hub seating-in said depression and engaging said` peripheral bead and being otherwise spaced from the lirst section, Where- 55 by to form a lilm compartment, one of said 

